Renault 21 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Even the GTS has everything.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap for a lot of car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Diesel - slow acceleration; petrol - good.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Injection good, carb OK, diesel slow.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought G reg from 2 years old, spent <300.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Although it's a nice car, people look down on it.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Really comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Remote central locking, Alarm on some - OK.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Renault parts for 21 are expensive, but I am 100% going to buy my next car from them.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Just keeps going.

    Other

    Locks go wrong - often - but easily fixed.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes